No. 161 in Catalan
llengua
The Catalan word *llengua* means "language" or "tongue" in English.
In a sentence
La llengua catalana té moltes variants dialectals.
The Catalan language has many dialectal variations.
Referring to a system of communication or language as a concept.
L'estudiant aprèn una nova llengua per viatjar a l'estranger.
The student is learning a new language to travel abroad.
Talking about acquiring skills in a language.
En menjar un gelat massa fred, la llengua se li ha adormit.
When eating an ice cream that was too cold, his tongue became numb.
Referring to the physical organ within the mouth.
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